December 10th, Day for David

David Oaks, director of MindFreedom International, suffered a serious accident on December 1st. He is currently in intensive care, and has a long road ahead toward recovery.

David and his family need our support

MindFreedom International has declared December 10th a Day for David. Friends of David are asked to take time out to meditate on a good outcome for David and his family, in whatever way feels comfortable to them.Click here for ways you can help

David Oaks has been a community organizer for human rights in mental health since 1976. He’s a psychiatric survivor and, since 1986, has been director of MindFreedom International.

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